Official UK procurement notice
Framework Agreement for Graphics Printing and Installation with Graphic Design Support Services
Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWest Northamptonshire Council has established a framework agreement for the provision of graphics printing, installation, and graphic design support services. The framework will support regeneration and development activity across the West Northamptonshire area. The framework operates on a ranked basis, with Graphic Arts (Coventry) Ltd ranked 1st and Tangerine Red Limited ranked 2nd, enabling direct award in accordance with the pricing and ordering procedures set out in the framework agreement.
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Design support services · Printing and related services · Signage · Signs and related items · Site preparation work
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 2 suppliers · 6 bids received (3.0 per place) · 2 appointed (full)
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueLot #1The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of HoardingAwardedRenewalPublished value£400,000
West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of graphics printing, installation, and associated graphic design support services. The framework will support the Council's regeneration and development projects by supplying high-quality printed graphics, large-format installations, signage, and creative design services as required.The framework enables direct award on a ranked basis, with services called off in accordance with the pricing schedules and specifications established during the tender.
Lot #2Graphics Design, Print and Installation ServicesRenewalPublished value£200,000
The Council has a need for hoarding supply, installation and maintenance, alongside graphics design, printing and installation to support its portfolio of vacant development sites. All works under this framework will fall within the West Northamptonshire Local Authority Area. WNC is seeking to establish a framework agreement across two (2) lots. Each lot will have 2 suppliers awarded to it under the framework. These will be the two highest scoring bidders for each lot from this tender. The tender is split into two lots:
- Lot 1 – The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hoarding
- Lot 2 – Graphics Design, Print and Installation ServicesWhen ordering Services under the Framework Agreement from either lot, the Authority shall: a. identify the relevant Lot which its Works/Services requirements fall into; b. send an Order to the Framework Provider ranked highest following the evaluation of its Tender; c. if the Framework Provider who was ranked highest is not able to provide the Works/Services, send an Order to the Framework Provider ranked next highest); The framework is for the use of West Northamptonshire Council only. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this contract for either of the lots. Suppliers can tender for one or more lots.The Authority intends to conduct a competition following the restricted procedure.Suppliers are invited to complete the SQ and to submit it. The Authority proposes to invite up to 5 Suppliers for each lot with the highest scoring compliant SQ submission to the tender stage. Full details relating to the works are provided in the tender documents. Total contract value:Lot 1 = £400,000Lot 2 = £200,000Variant bids not offered. The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across two (2) lots for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months, making 36 months in total.The Authority proposes to call off against Lot 1 and Lot 2 for each individual requirement for works/services. The duration of the call off will be the duration until the works/services are complete. The anticipated start date is 23rd June 2025If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register.Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home ↗ Supplier Questionnaires must be returned via the Portal. The return date is midday on Friday 28th February 2024. Submissions received after this time and date will not be accepted.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 30%
- Price: 70%
- Suitability
Applicants will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and as set out in the ITT documents
- Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Framework Agreement for Graphics Printing and Installation with…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 6 Feb 2025, 16:16 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
- Authority reference
WNC00000458- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-074912- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66Find a Tender
- Review procedure
The Authority will observe a minimum ten (10) calendar day standstill period in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 following notification of intention to award. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 set out the potential remedies available to a bidder in the event of a challenge. Proceedings must be brought in accordance with those Regulations including the time period for challenge - usually thirty (30) days from actual or constructive knowledge but which can be extended by the Court in certain circumstances.
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 28 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
28 Feb 2025 → 18 Nov 2025 · 2 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown28 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published339 days ago18 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete18 Nov 2025, 16:05 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £100,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Framework Agreement for Graphics Printing and Installation with Graphic Design Support Services
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Framework Agreement for Graphics Printing and Installation with Graphic Design Support Services
- Signed
- 12 Nov 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hoarding | 6bids · 6 electronic | 6 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Royal Courts of JusticeReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- Graphics Arts (Coventry) LtdFramework contractor
- Tangerine Red LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria